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Volume 7, Issue 7 (Suppl) J Obes Weight Loss Ther, an open access journal
ISSN:2165-7904 Obesity & Fitness Expo 2017
November 13-15, 2017
November 13-15, 2017 | Atlanta, USA 17th World Fitness Expo
16th International Conference and Exhibition on
Obesity & Weight Management
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Implementing an education program in elementary schools to improve healthy food choices
Tonia L Mailow
Murray State University, USA
C hildhood obesity is a major concern in the United States. Research suggests that nutrition education is needed to improve the
knowledge of children about healthy nutrition choices. The need for clarity of lifestyle behaviors and education of children is
vital and must be addressed. The purpose of this project was to provide an educational program specific to healthy food choices to
elementary school teachers for implementation in the classroom and to increase the knowledge of elementary school teachers about
reading food label and selecting healthier choices. Results of this project support the need for education on healthy food choices and
reading food labels. Pre-and-post t-tests were conducted on mean scores to measure nutritional knowledge. An increase in scores
suggested that the use of nutrition education can be successful in improving the knowledge of teachers about how to make healthy
food choices and read food labels.
Biography
Tonia L Mailow has completed her DNP from Eastern Kentucky University, USA. She is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Murray State University, School of
Nursing in Murray, Kentucky. She teaches Nursing Assessment and Lab, Coordinates Adult Health Clinical and is Simulation Lab Coordinator. She serves on many commit-
tees in the School of Nursing as well as the University level. She has been a Nurse since the mid 90’s and in education for 10 years.
Tonia L Mailow, J Obes Weight Loss Ther 2017, 7:7 (Suppl)
DOI: 10.4172/2165-7904-C1-54